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You probably know that keyloggers are programs that capture a computer user's keystrokes, most often surreptitiously. As the name suggests, IwantSoft's Free Keylogger is a freeware keylogging app. It can track and record keystrokes, clipboard activity, and Net surfing on individual PCs or networks (with administrative access) without users being able to see it or disable it. Of course, you need access to a user's PC to install Free Keylogger, and there are ethical and potential legal issues involved when you monitor someone else's computer use. But for parents who need to know what their kids are up to or business owners concerned about liability from use of company PCs, for example, Free Keylogger is a cost-effective option.
Free Keylogger's user interface is small but packed with controls and features like a built-in calendar for quick reports, Startup and Invisibility settings, and Used Tools, which contains check boxes for selecting keystroke logging, clipboard scans, and Web navigation monitoring. We could set the program to start in hidden mode, hide it in the Start Menu and Uninstall list, set Hidden Mode hot keys, and uninstall the program from the interface. Following the software's instructions, we typed some text into a Web-based test field and clicked Keystrokes & Clipboard on Free Keylogger's interface. The program produced a text document logging the time, window, browser, user name, and keystrokes. We could generate a report of any day's activities simply by selecting the date in the scrolling calendar and clicking either Keystrokes & Clipboard or Visited Websites (links). Clicking Delete Reports instantly deleted the reports for the selected date. This is an important feature when Free Keylogger is used covertly. There's no Help file associated with the interface, but the online documentation suffices, and Free Keylogger is very easy to use.
We should emphasize the importance of using tools like Free Keylogger carefully and ethically, not to mention legally. For parents, business owners, and anyone who is responsible for how others use a computer, Free Keylogger can be cheap protection.
Publisher's Description
From IwantSoft:
Free Keylogger is invisible spy keystroke logger. It is designed for covert surveillance and PC activity monitoring. With this program you will know what other users are doing on a computer and track their Internet usage. It intercepts everything that is typed on keyboard (including passwords, emails, chats, documents etc), monitors clipboard changes and all internet navigation. Then collects all information to secret reports on a hard drive, so you can view it later. This program is invisible for everyone except you. Just press special hot key to unhide it. Do you have children? With Free Keylogger, you can protect them from dangerous contacts. You can read their online chatting and emails. Also, you can monitor visited websites. And don't hesitate! You have the right to know, because YOU ARE A PARENT. Does your girl cheat on you? Do you know that 40 million people visit dating sites each month? It's fact. The flirt is a part of our life, but a VIRTUAL flirt breaks moral scopes and gives a "fast sex" in result. Free Keylogger will help you find out whether or not your girlfriend, boyfriend, wife or husband is cheating on you when you are away. Are you a boss? Do all your employees use their computer resources and Internet connection solely for your business? Do they work as hard when you are away as they do when you are watching over their shoulders? Do you suspect your employee's productivity is lacking? Free Keylogger can help. Just install it on their computers and you can view spy reports anytime via LAN. Just open the following folders on their PCs. Of course, you must have administrative privilegies on this network. Lost typing? How many times did you lost important data typed in text editor, when your computer suddenly freezed and application aborted for no good reason? With Free Keylogger running, you will be able to regain the text you have typed during the day.
What's new in this version: Version 3.6 improves invisibility.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 144 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 18 votes
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"Simple and Effective"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
Lets you choose install path and visibility settings. Lets you choose the key combo to access the keylogger too! Copies all text, websites and key strokes. Its free!
Cons
There is no option to flag anything like keywords.
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"STOP! DON'T DOWNLOAD!!!"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
The free version has some limited functionality.
Cons
In Windows 7 the Free Keylogger isn't hidden on the All Programs list, so it's presence is immediately evident to anyone who knows how to click to All Programs, which is virtually everyone!!
When I decided to remove Free Keylogger for that reason, I found that the Uninstall feature doesn't work. I have emailed customer support at www.iwantsoft.com several times but they don't respond. Now I'm running anti-spyware software to see if I can get it off.
I've just wasted hours of my busy day because Free Keylogger is a scam! My opinion of CNET is rapidly changing. It's very disappointing to see CNET recommend this kind of scam software so highly!!Summary
Massive disappointment!!! Save yourself the trouble and DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!!!
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"Powerful and easy"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
May be the easier keylogger. I tried a lot of keyloggers, but all of them have big size and have annoying havy interface with multiple settings. But this program has all key features without additional windows, controls and tabs. I like it. And finally, it works great!
Cons
None - so far!
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"Very useful"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
I found this software very useful, because I can control my son now. I always asked myself, is Internet safe for my child. But now I am calm, because I know what he is doing online.
Cons
Can't find any cons.
Summary
Very useful and easy program. 5 stars!
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"Installs Malware"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
No pros considering it invades your security and installs various browser toolbars/extensions without your consent.
Cons
Installs Conduit Search Engine, which takes over your browsers (internet explorer, firefox, and chrome) adds its own toolbars, installs a variety of spamware and replaces your browser homepages.
Summary
Don't download this. Look at the other comments to see more reports of this happening, don't risk your security over freeware, it's nefariously bundled with malware.
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"Great app and one that may be very useful!"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
- Very well hidden
- Easy to useCons
- Can't find the local file to manually housekeep on system.
- Web site logging doesn't appear to work (using Chrome)Summary
Does what it says on the tin.
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"VERY USEFUL"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
You can use this while your gone to see who has been on your computer and what theyve typed and whats sites theyve been to, this is virus free/spyware free, and it is very easy to use
***** five stars recomended downloadCons
Nothing at all
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"Simply Awesome"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
May be the easier keylogger. I tried a lot of keyloggers, but all of them have big size and have annoying havy interface with multiple settings. But this program has all key features without additional windows, controls and tabs. I like it. And finally, it works great!
Cons
Can't think of any. It does a good job.
Summary
Really like this program. It helps me keep up with what the children are doing. Wish I had found it sooner!
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"Installs malware"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
none, this has malware
Cons
Installs malware -- e.g., a toolbar for Chrome that doesn't uninstall itself even when you uninstall it through the Control Panel add/remove programs program. This malware has nothing to do with the keylogging function.
This is not the first time CNET editors have endorsed, without comment, a free program that installs such malware. I do wonder what's up with that. -
"Great keylogging software"
Version: Free Keylogger 3.6
Pros
It's:
- user friendly
- easy to use
- key strokes and WEB SITES that were visited are being logged in notepad and is easy to understand
- you can see the key strokes and clipboard, and web sites visited by clicking on a specific date on it's calendar.Cons
Can't think of any. It does a good job.
Summary
Really like this program. It helps me keep up with what the children are doing. Wish I had found it sooner!
